Civilian JTF Seeks FG Support, Says It Can Wipe Out Bandits in One Year

The Civilian JTF has declared that it can decisively eliminate banditry across Nigeria within one year if the Federal Government provides the group with advanced technology, intelligence tools, and operational support. The assurance was given by Kailani Mohammed, national chairman of the CJTF, during a ceremony in Abuja where he was presented with a certificate of partnership as chairman of the West African Joint Task Force by Charles Omini, special envoy and ambassador to West Africa for the International Human Rights Protection Service/Forum.

Civilian JTF Seeks FG Support for Enhanced Operations

Kailani Mohammed, the national chairman of the group, said the CJTF’s long-standing experience in irregular warfare and community-based security gives it the capacity to “crush bandits” if properly equipped. He explained that the group has, over the years, supported conventional security agencies in difficult terrains, often using local intelligence to coordinate responses against armed groups.

Kailani Mohammed, the national chairman of the group, stressed that the CJTF’s effectiveness has been limited largely by its lack of access to modern surveillance systems, communication equipment, and mobility assets. According to him, with drones, tracking systems, and operational logistics, the group could drastically weaken bandit networks across the northern states within months.

Civilian JTF Seeks FG Support Amid New Regional Mandate

Kailani Mohammed, the national chairman of the group, noted that the newly awarded certificate of partnership expands the CJTF’s mandate across West Africa, signalling growing regional recognition of its contributions to security efforts. He described the partnership as a platform that will strengthen collaboration on border security, intelligence sharing, and human rights compliance.

Kailani Mohammed, the national chairman of the group, also said the endorsement reinforces confidence in the CJTF’s structure, discipline, and operational integrity. He urged the Federal Government to leverage the group’s grassroots reach, arguing that bandit activities have become more transnational and require community-driven strategies that complement the work of the military and the police.

Civilian JTF Seeks FG Support to Strengthen National Security Strategy

Kailani Mohammed, the national chairman of the group, emphasized that supporting the CJTF would not replace conventional forces but would enhance Nigeria’s broader national security architecture. He argued that a coordinated approach involving federal security agencies, local vigilante networks, and regional partners could finally break the cycle of violence in affected communities.

Kailani Mohammed, the national chairman of the group, appealed to policymakers to view the CJTF not as an informal group but as a strategic national asset with years of field experience. He reiterated that with proper support, the group could deliver measurable results within a year and restore stability to regions severely affected by banditry.